Comparison

LinkVNC Viewer vs QuickRemote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

LinkVNC Viewer

Access and control PCs and mobile devices remotely over a network. This software offers stable screen-sharing and remote control functions, with high compatibility with other VNC standards and SDK availability for integration into commercial software.

Highlights
  • Free remote access and control
  • Stable screen-sharing
  • Remote device control
  • High VNC compatibility
  • SDK for integration
  • Cross-platform support
Features
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LinkVNC, Free remote access & control software package for both personal and commercial use. LinkVNC provides simple and stable screen-sharing and remote control functions. Control remotely another PCs and mobile devices, over a network. LinkVNC is: Highly compatible with other standard VNCs Supports a variety of platforms and operating systems Provide SDK - Improve your commercial software by integrating LinkVNC Premium solutions available

About

QuickRemote

Access and control your desktop computers remotely from your mobile devices. Supports VNC and RDP connections with features like smooth cursor feedback, session saving, and Wake-on-LAN.

Highlights
  • VNC and RDP connections
  • Discover VNC/RDP services
  • Save connection details
  • Wake-on-LAN support
  • Tabbed sessions
  • Trackpad-style input
  • Dark and light themes
Features
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QuickRemote is a responsive remote desktop client for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. VNC connections run directly inside QuickRemote on all three. Built-in RDP is available on iPad and Mac; Mac also offers an explicit choice to open the connection in another installed RDP app. VNC CONNECTIONS: - Connect to standard RFB/VNC servers, including Windows VNC servers and macOS Screen Sharing - Leave the password blank when the server allows No Authentication, or use standard VNC password authentication - Smooth local cursor feedback and paced framebuffer updates for responsive LAN control - Reconnect after temporary network interruptions - Fit, native, and percentage scaling modes RDP BY PLATFORM: - iPad and Mac: built-in RDP display and input inside QuickRemote - Mac: choose built-in RDP or another installed RDP application before connecting - iPhone: VNC only in this release - Optional SSH tunnelling for VNC connections DISCOVERY AND SESSIONS: - Discover advertised VNC and RDP services with mDNS/Bonjour - Scan the local subnet for VNC ports 5900-5902 and RDP port 3389 - Save endpoints, optional usernames, groups, and Wake-on-LAN details - Use tabbed sessions and desktop floating panels - View frame rate, round-trip latency, and transferred-byte statistics INPUT AND DISPLAY: - Direct-pointer and trackpad-style input - Touch gestures, scrolling, zoom, and drag operations - Extended keyboard controls and Unicode input - Dark and light themes with configurable accent colors AVAILABILITY AND PRIVACY: - Direct connections to endpoints you choose; no QuickRemote relay account is required - Saved credentials use operating-system secure storage - Optional device-authentication lock - LAN discovery remains on your local network segment QuickRemote Pro removes mobile ads and desktop upgrade reminders and unlocks eligible premium features. Terms of Use: https://kakitiro.com/quickapps/quickremote/terms/ iOS/iPadOS 15+ • macOS 13+

Screenshots

LinkVNC Viewer3 screens
QuickRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: LinkVNC Viewer at 2.3 against QuickRemote's 1.0. LinkVNC Viewer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. QuickRemote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. LinkVNC Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LinkVNC Viewer holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LinkVNC Viewer has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of LinkVNC Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of QuickRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LinkVNC Viewer ships an update weekly, QuickRemote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
LinkVNC Viewer versus QuickRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinkVNC ViewerQuickRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (11 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews23.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer링크미마인KAZUHIRO KAKIMOTO

Customer experience

LinkVNC Viewer

All ratings11 ratings
Positive27.3%
Neutral9.1%
Negative63.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral7.7%
Negative69.2%

QuickRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

LinkVNC Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuickRemote

Subscriptions1
  • Pro - Annual$0.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro - Lifetime$5.99

Questions

Is LinkVNC Viewer free?
LinkVNC Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuickRemote free?
QuickRemote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LinkVNC Viewer or QuickRemote?
LinkVNC Viewer is rated higher. LinkVNC Viewer averages 2.3 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while QuickRemote averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do LinkVNC Viewer or QuickRemote have ads?
QuickRemote shows ads; LinkVNC Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, LinkVNC Viewer or QuickRemote?
LinkVNC Viewer ships an update weekly, and QuickRemote fortnightly. Most recently, LinkVNC Viewer was updated on October 3, 2026 and QuickRemote on October 15, 2026.

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